Happy Father’s Day! Father’s are vital to the health of both the physical and mental development of a child. The same holds true to their spiritual growth. Statistics show us that if we truly want to take truth next door the greatest place to begin is by loving and leading dad to a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Happy Father’s Day! Father’s are vital to the health of both the physical and mental development of a child. The same holds true to their spiritual growth. Statistics show us that if we truly want to take truth next door the greatest place to begin is by loving and leading dad to a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Jesus tells us that following him is not something to be taken lightly (Luke 14:25-34). Following Christ is all about faith. However, we are never called to follow by blind faith. Following Christ is a calculated response that all are asked to make. People will have honest questions to why a life changing relationship with Jesus is really important. If we are going to take truth next door we have to be prepared to answer their questions.

Jesus tells us that following him is not something to be taken lightly (Luke 14:25-34). Following Christ is all about faith. However, we are never called to follow by blind faith. Following Christ is a calculated response that all are asked to make. People will have honest questions to why a life changing relationship with Jesus is really important. If we are going to take truth next door we have to be prepared to answer their questions.

Psychologist tell us that one of the basic components we need to be healthy people emotionally, physically, spiritually, and sociologically is a sense of belonging. If that is missing people feel insecure. In order for us to have good self images, to be able to love ourselves, and to love our neighbors as ourselves, we must overcome our insecurities and develop a sense of security. When we feel secure then we are able to work to establish stable relationships with our friends and neighbors and help them develop security in their lives.

While there are some things that need to be forgotten, there are others that need to be remembered. We need to be reminded because we are forgetful creatures. Memorial day is set aside to remember those who have given their lives in the cause of freedom. How will you remember? What does Memorial day mean to you?

In the book UnChristian the authors provide some alarming information to the church. Through extensive research they have found many people who are far from God have a deeply scarred image of the church. Many admit they have a hard time seeing Jesus in the lives of Christians. This morning we will look at and examine how we can remove the veil and let Jesus shine.

In order to "Take Truth Next Door" and to enable us to "Find Hurts and Help to Heal Them" we must listen, really listen to people, to be alert to what they are saying to learn how they are hurting. What most people want is to be listened to, respected, and understood. James gives us a solid starting point when he challenges us to be "quick to listen, slow to speak". How can we take James' admonition and apply it in our personal relationships and in our relationship with God/

If we are going to "Take The Truth Next Door" we must show an interest in our community, which means we put our emphasis on people, not buildings, staff, programs, etc. One way in which we can show such an interest is by being sensitive to when people are hurting and how we as neighbors and as Christians can help them in their time of need. Today we examine our hurting world and look at ways in which we as a church can help to heal those hurts.

In a discussion with an expert in the Law, Jesus shares that the way to inherit eternal life is found in loving God and loving people. That teaching by Jesus is both easy and difficult. Loving God for the most part is pretty easy. But loving people, that can be a challenge. And exactly who is it that we are supposed to love. My family? My co-workers? My next door neighbor? The family across town? People around the world? Exactly who is my neighbor? Today we will allow Jesus to teach us the answer to that question.